DescriptionFrom the Age of Discovery to the modern era, Europeans have been preoccupied with America. Drawing from the colorful and insightful commentaries of 5 centuries of European writers - whose views range from utopian hope to bewilderment to condemnation - Professor Evans explains the reasons for Europe's fascination with the New World. He also provides a detailed exploration of European reactions to American practices regarding privacy, authority, openness, and relationships.
DescriptionTake an intimate look at the great emperors of China - and their relationship to the huge, submerged structure of government, bureaucracy, and society which supported the imperial dragon throne. Harold Kahn's tour de force lecture explores the whole picture, and provides an intimate portrait of the great emperors, their extravagant power, their eccentricities, their immense accomplishments, and their staggering defeats.
DescriptionHow do you build a company of enduring greatness? Jerry Porras contends that a strong core ideology and the persistent drive for progress are fundamental to the process. Having studied the life history of 18 visionary companies, he offers 6 key mechanisms that these companies use to preserve their core and stimulate innovation and change. He debunks the myth of the charismatic leader and concludes that all firms can use his findings to improve their organizational performance.
DescriptionHow do you attract, retain, and develop more than your fair share of talent? Moreover, how do you build a skilled, flexible workforce that's able to keep pace with changing business directions? Betsy Collard of the Career Action Center looks at steps being made in Fortune 100 and Silicon Valley companies to address retention and workforce development issues. Highlights include the best career management practices in leading organizations, shared responsibilities of the organization and the employee, and the impact of career resiliency programs on long-term business success.
